Breaking Down the Men’s BNP Paribas Open Quarterfinal Matchups

It has been a great week-and-a-half of tennis thus far at Indian Wells. The 2014 BNP Paribas Open has given us some major upsets with Rafael Nadal, Stanislas Wawrinka and Andy Murray losing before the quarterfinals.  Only two of the top-eight seeds made it through safely to the quarterfinals. Rodger Federer (seventh) has yet to drop a set, while Novak Djokovic (second) has needed three sets in... 

Formula 1 2014: Complete Season Preview, Predictions and Expert Breakdown

The Formula 1 season is upon us and to be honest, we’re not quite sure what is going to happen. Nobody is. The cars are much-changed, the driver line-ups much altered, and the rules have been jumbled up as well.  So we asked our F1 writers what they thought would happen, to try to predict the key events of the year. How right will they be? More interestingly, how wrong will they be? Take... 

6 Bold Predictions for Super Rugby Round 5

The Super XV reaches its fifth round with most teams searching for enough consistency to stay in touch with the pace-setting Sharks. The weekend promises plenty of domestic dust-ups and trans-Tasman tussles, as well as some long losing runs that will have to come to an end. Except for the Chiefs, the New Zealand franchises continue to blow hot and cold. There is to be a stern test for the new boy at... 

Tighe’s 2014 World Cup Tactics Board: Analysing Ottmar Hitzfeld’s Switzerland

Welcome to the latest in a B/R series where we will take a tactical dive and explore each and every one of the 32 qualified World Cup teams. Next up is Switzerland, a team which qualified first from Group E with 24 points. Legendary German tactician Ottmar Hitzfeld has been the manager for six years and will be looking to upset the status quo this summer in Brazil.   Qualifying Switzerland waltzed... 

5 Reasons Why Argentina Can Lift the World Cup in Brazil

Argentina have been a perpetual candidate for the World Cup ever since winning their first title at home in 1978. With an enviable roster of stars and some of the best players in the world, it is therefore surprising to learn that the nation has not managed to pass the quarter-final stage for 24 years.   In 2014, however, many observers believe that it could be the year of the Albiceleste. The... 

Indian Wells 2014: Day 8 Schedule, Matchups, Bracket and Predictions

At first, it was an amusing trend. But now, seven days into the 2014 BNP Paribas Open, it’s looking increasingly like one of the season’s premier non-Grand Slams will be the tournament of the underdog. Wednesday’s action at Indian Wells saw third-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka‘s undefeated streak go by the wayside, while the foibles of Andy Murray since Wimbledon have only continued.... 

FIFA World Rankings: Latest 2014 Standings Ahead of Summer World Cup

The FIFA World Rankings have received another update after the recent round of international fixtures, giving nations a clear indication of where they will sit heading into the 2014 World Cup. While Spain and Germany maintain their grip on the top two, plenty of movement behind the juggernauts has seen countries such as Belgium, England and Russia gain places. Let’s take a look at the current... 

Brazilian Ronaldo’s Top 10 Defining Moments

Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, better known simply as Ronaldo, was one of the most feared strikers on the planet in his heyday. In a career that stretched to almost two decades and close to 100 games for the Brazilian national side, we pick the 10 defining moments that helped the former Selecao No. 9 stand out as one of the most talented individuals of the modern era. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Novak Djokovic vs. Marin Cilic: Score and Recap from 2014 Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic suffered a scare in his match with 24th seed Marin Cilic at Indian Wells, but overcame the tall Croatian to progress from the fourth round, winning 1-6, 6-2, 6-3. Cilic started the game with aggression and intent as he ripped into the No. 2 seed. Ben Rothenberg of The New York Times tweeted of the opening set: Djokovic’s first serve statistics were only at 50 percent... 

Six Nations Fixtures 2014: TV Schedule, Live Stream Info and Predictions

The 2014 Six Nations comes to a close this weekend with Ireland in pole position to take the title if they can beat France in Paris. However, England will be waiting to pounce on any Irish slip-up as they travel to Rome to take on Italy, while Wales and Scotland will go head-to-head in Cardiff. Brian O’Driscoll will be competing in his final international game before retiring, with many hopeful... 

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